3.5 instructions no 2 (2014)

3.5 RESEARCHPART 2 – PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

After data collection

WHAT IS NEXT? Have you collected enough data?

How are you going to present the data?

How are you going to answer the written questions?

TASK 3: COLLECTION OF DATA Check everyone in the group has a copy of

the results for both St Leonard’s and Muriwai on a planning sheet.

You can also collect any secondary data you want ie aerial photos, photos , climate data.

TASK 3: Marking Criteria You must have been seen collecting data

Data tables are produced for both beaches. (hand in your Muriwai books and data collection sheets as evidence)

For Achieved these must be complete and accurate

From this point on all work is individual. The planning and collection of data can be

done as a group so you can work together on this. Everyone must have a copy however.

TASK 4: PRESENTATION OF DATA You need to think about 3 different ways you

can present this data.

Ideas are: Graphs (each type of graph is one presentation

method) Wave length/height diagrams (ie how the

process happens) Gradient diagrams Wind roses Sketch maps and field sketches Aerial photos and maps Photos that are annotated

Check you know the conventions needed for each presentation type

Common conventions required are: Axes labelled Title appropriate North point for maps and field sketch Frame for maps and sketches Scale where appropriate (can estimate) Key, labels or annotations Comparison is shown between 2 beaches Bars are shaded

For these presentations to count Each presentation must relate to both

beaches

They should allow comparison to be seen

They must relate to research ie annotate maps / photos to link to research

TASK 4: Marking Criteria

ACHIEVED: Two presentation methods with conventions

MERIT: Three presentation methods with conventions and used to good effect i.e. show comparison between beaches

WHEN TO DO THESE ONE of your presentations must be done in

class in the assessment booklet for authenticity purposes

The others may be done at home and glued into the correct section of the booklet.

TASK 5: ANALYSIS PART 1 - WHAT Look at your data presentation. What does

this tell you? What are the trends? Describe these using specific information.

Remember it is about the DIFFERENCES of the two beaches. State what these differences are and calculate the scale of these. (e.g. this means the velocity of LSD is 2 times faster at Muriwai than at St Leonards)

TASK 5: ANALYSIS PART 2 -WHY

Use your notes in your 3.1 book to help you here. This should explain WHY the trends you noted in the previous question occur.

Again remember it is about the DIFFERENCES of the two beaches

You also must state the SIGNIFICANCE OF FACTORS that have caused these differences between the 2 beaches. E.g. Which factor was MOST important

GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS (e.g. interaction, process, location) and TERMINOLOGY should be integrated and related to your research questions throughout your answer

Use ONLY the space you are given for your answers. No extra sheets. You may want to prepare for this first and plan it out.

TASK 5: Marking CriteriaACHIEVED 2 differences between beaches are described using field

data Analysis of data is completed that helps to answer

research questions (gives a valid reason why TWO of the differences in the 2 beaches occurred)

MERIT Several (3 or more) differences between the beaches are

described in detail using a range of specific field data Analysis of data allows valid conclusions to be reached.

SEVERAL reasons for the differences in the beaches are suggested. Each reason is SUPPORTED BY APPROPRIATE DETAIL

Geographic concepts and terminology should be included

TASK 5: Marking Criteria

EXCELLENCE Several (3 or more) differences between the beaches

are described in detail using a range of specific field data (as for MERIT)

A critical analysis is completed that allows valid conclusions to be reached. This includes DETAILED REASONS for the differences in the 2 beaches and evaluates the SIGNIFICANCE OF NATURAL FACTORS or COMPONENTS in causing these differences.

Geographic concepts and terminology should be integrated throughout your answer

TASK 6: PROVIDING CONCLUSION(S)

These are simple statements only – you do not need a lot of writing. This is a summary only, no new information is to be introduced here

Go back to the original research questions and write about 2-3 sentences on each of them that answers them succinctly.

What were the differences and why?

TASK 6: Marking Criteria

ACHIEVED: A valid conclusion is given that relates to the research questions

MERIT: A RANGE of conclusions are given that are accurate and valid. Each conclusion is supported by an appropriate piece of relevant detail

TASK 7: EVALUATION

Evaluate the research process you undertook. To what extent did you research methods and approaches allow you to collect sufficient and valid data to answer your research aims

What were the strengths and weaknesses of your methods used?

Evaluating the research process

Think about what let you down in terms of the following:

The field equipment Amount of data collected Methods of collecting data Timing of data collection The group collecting it – were all groups the

same? Processing techniques.

DON’T FORGET TO LINK EACH STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS TO THE VALIDITY OF YOUR DATA

Evaluating your research process How did the strengths or weaknesses you

have identified in the research process impact on the validity of your findings or conclusions?

What let you down? Were the conditions typical when you collected your information?

TASK 7: EVALUATION cont.

Critically evaluate the research process by suggesting alternative methods you could have used to undertake the research and the implication this would have had on your research

Alternative methods If you had no budget or time constraints how

could you have improved your research?

What other methods could you have included?

What would the implications of using these alternative methods have been? How might this have changed what you found out?

TASK 7: Marking CriteriaACHIEVED: Analyses strengths AND/OR

weaknesses and how this may have affected the validity of the findings

MERIT: Analyses, in detail, the strengths and/or weaknesses of the research process

and analyses in detail the impacts on the validity of findings. Includes explanation about how specific strengths/weaknesses impact on specific findings and reasons for this

EXCELLENCE: As above for Merit criteria AND discusses alternative research

methods and their possible implications

Time frame

You will have up to 3 LESSONS to complete the rest of this internal booklet during Week 12

This means Tasks 1-7 will be completed before the school holidays

Last pieces of advice This assessment is not hard if you PREPARE for it

before hand.

Always use the rubric to guide you as to what must be done.

Give it your best shot. Remember there is NO reassessment of this and you will only be allowed to resubmit if a border line case. This is not your choice but the markers.

You may only use the space provided – we are looking for quality not quantity!!